Convergence: The Redesign of Design (AD Smart)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (654 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1119256216 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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This convergence is occurring by doers not thinkers; in practice not academia; in building design, fabrication, and construction. Convergence is about the firms, teams and people who thrive in this environment as a result of their ability to creatively combine and innovate. As an investigation and meditation on the impact of technology on the education and making of design professionals Convergence explains what is happening in the world of design, and discusses the implications for the future of education, training and practice.. "There is today a pronounced and accelerated convergence in architecture. The practic
06CorvetteGuy said Great book, must have!. The perfect blend of professional and academic research that puts a clear emphasis on the convergence of the AEC profession. There are so many insights to be learned from reading this well documented book. Hats off to Randy for reaching out to some of the best thought leaders and knowledge sources out in the profession today!
From the Back Cover"There is today a pronounced and accelerated convergence in architecture. The nature of this convergence, where things are converging and what that means for architecture, is the subject of this book."—from the IntroductionThose working in architecture and engineering feel pressure to work faster, at lower cost, while maintaining a high level of innovation and quality. This convergence is occurring by doers not thinkers; in practice not academia; in building design, fabrication, and construction. The practice-based research builds upon the author’s research in BIM and in the collaborative leveraging of data in design and fabrication. As an investigation and meditation on the impact of technology on the education and making of design professionals Convergence explains what is happening in the world of design, and discusses the implications for the future of educat
He is a BIM Strategist, IPD Advocate and architect responsible for over 100 large, complex sustainable projects. His designs and writing have appeared in Architectural Record, Architect Magazine, DesignIntelligence and other periodicals. Randy is the author of BIM and Integrated Design: Strategies for Architectural Practice (Wiley, 2011) and Data Driven Design and Construction: Strategies for Capturing, Analyzing and Applying Building Dat